McDonald's Corporation $MCD Stock: Red Cedar Investment Management LLC Trims Holdings

Key Points

• Red Cedar Investment Management cut its McDonald’s stake by 29.8% in the third quarter, selling 4,213 shares; it retained 9,907 shares valued at about $2.29 million.
• McDonald’s quarterly EPS of $3.57 beat estimates of $3.38, but revenue of $7.16 billion fell short of forecasts. The company raised its quarterly dividend from $1.86 to $1.93 per share.
• Analysts’ consensus rating was Moderate Buy, with an average price target of $297.82.

Red Cedar Investment Management LLC decreased its position in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD - Free Report) by 29.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 9,907 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after selling 4,213 shares during the quarter. Red Cedar Investment Management LLC's holdings in McDonald's were worth $2,288,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. GKV Capital Management Co. Inc. acquired a new position in McDonald's in the first quarter valued at about $33,000. Burkett Financial Services LLC grew its stake in McDonald's by 2,312.5% during the third quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 193 shares of the fast-food giant's stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 185 shares during the last quarter. POM Investment Strategies LLC grew its stake in McDonald's by 46.2% during the second quarter. POM Investment Strategies LLC now owns 174 shares of the fast-food giant's stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of McDonald's by 140.0% during the second quarter. Westfuller Advisors LLC now owns 180 shares of the fast-food giant's stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. increased its holdings in shares of McDonald's by 777.8% during the third quarter. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. now owns 237 shares of the fast-food giant's stock worth $55,000 after buying an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.29% of the company's stock.

McDonald's Stock Up 1.8%

Shares of NYSE:MCD opened at $281.54 on Tuesday. McDonald's Corporation has a 12 month low of $229.20 and a 12 month high of $341.75. The company's 50-day moving average price is $249.09 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $282.45. The firm has a market cap of $199.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.27, a P/E/G ratio of 3.20 and a beta of 0.42.

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 4th. The fast-food giant reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.38 by $0.19. McDonald's had a net margin of 32.38% and a negative return on equity of 671.56%. The firm had revenue of $7.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.28 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.22 EPS. The company's quarterly revenue was up 1.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts predict that McDonald's Corporation will post 12.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McDonald's Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $1.93 per share. This represents a $7.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. This is an increase from McDonald's's previous quarterly dividend of $1.86. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. McDonald's's payout ratio is currently 58.86%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on MCD. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of McDonald's in a research note on Monday, September 21st. BMO Capital Markets reissued an "outperform" rating on shares of McDonald's in a report on Thursday. BTIG Research increased their price target on McDonald's from $295.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday. Freedom Broker cut McDonald's from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and dropped their price target for the company from $305.00 to $298.00 in a report on Thursday, November 5th. Finally, DZ Bank reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of McDonald's in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $297.82.

McDonald's News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting McDonald's this week:

• Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s Q3 earnings beat expectations, and management pointed to cost discipline, refranchising and targeted digital promotions as drivers of stronger profitability. The earnings response was positive, although revenue fell short of forecasts. The top 5 analyst questions from McDonald's Q3 2026 earnings call
• Positive Sentiment: The company and Uber are expanding their delivery partnership across 14 markets, adding in-app ordering and cross-platform loyalty benefits that could support order volume and customer engagement. McDonald's Expands Uber Partnership in 14 Markets
• Positive Sentiment: A Pokémon Happy Meal promotion could provide a short-term traffic draw, though its financial impact is not yet clear. McDonald's, Pokémon team for Happy Meal
• Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s is testing a low-priced bundle in about 1,900 U.S. restaurants as it adjusts deals for increasingly price-conscious customers. The test may help traffic, but its results will be important to watch. MCD Stock Outlook: Wall Street Eyes a Potential Upside Breakout After Q3 Results
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. guest counts are still falling, and the latest revenue missed expectations. Analysts and commentary warn that higher average checks have not yet demonstrated a sustainable recovery in visits. McDonald’s Is Rethinking Its Deals as Customers Get Pickier About Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary argues the post-earnings rebound may be pricing in a turnaround before traffic and cash-flow improvement are firmly established. McDonald's: The Earnings Bounce Is Pricing In A Turnaround That Hasn't Happened Yet

About McDonald's

McDonald’s Corporation is a global quick-service restaurant company that operates and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand. Its restaurants serve a menu that includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, French fries, breakfast items, desserts, salads, beverages and coffee. Offerings vary by market, and many locations provide drive-thru service, delivery and digital ordering through the McDonald’s mobile app.

The company operates through a heavily franchised business model, with restaurants owned and operated by independent franchisees, affiliates and the company itself.

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